VIOFO A229 Plus 2-Channel Dash Cam, 1440p Front and Rear, HDR, 5GHz Wi-Fi
Product description
Some drivers want a record of the road ahead, others need footage from both the front and rear of the vehicle. The VIOFO A229 Plus captures both views at 1440p, using dual STARVIS 2 sensors and HDR to help record detail in changing light and fast-moving scenes. Its GPS data, voice commands, and app connection add useful ways to manage and review footage.
Use the VIOFO app over 5GHz Wi-Fi to preview recordings, download clips, and adjust settings from your phone. For drivers who want hands-free control, 12 voice commands include taking a photo, locking a video, and turning on Wi-Fi.
Technical overview
- Recording: 1440p front and rear, front camera supports up to 60fps when HDR is off.
- Image sensors: Dual Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 sensors with front and rear HDR recording.
- GPS: Quad-mode positioning with GPS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, and GLONASS, location, speed, and time data can be viewed during playback.
- Connectivity: 5GHz Wi-Fi with VIOFO app access, Type-C connection.
- Display and storage: 2.4-inch LCD, supports microSD cards up to 512GB.
- Included components: Front and rear cameras, 6m rear cable, car charger, GPS module, mounts and stickers, and trim removal tool.
When HDR is enabled, the front camera’s 1440p 60fps mode is unavailable. Buyers often highlight clear footage, including at night, and find installation and app setup straightforward. Feedback about reliability and Wi-Fi connectivity is mixed, so the strongest documented reasons to choose this model are its dual-camera coverage, recording options, and integrated controls.
Compatibility
The A229 Plus is listed for cars, buses, minivans, RVs, and trucks. It mounts to the windshield, with the rear camera connected by the included 6m cable. The VIOFO app provides a convenient way to access live footage and saved files on a phone, while GPS information can also be viewed during playback on a computer.
How to use it
Mount the front camera on the windshield and position the rear camera at the back of the vehicle, routing the rear cable between them. The included trim removal tool can help tuck the cable along the vehicle’s interior. Connect the camera using the car charger, then use the app to preview footage, download clips, or change settings such as resolution and recording duration. Voice commands offer quick access to actions like locking a clip without reaching for the camera.
For parked-vehicle coverage, choose among Auto Event Detection, Time Lapse, and Low Bitrate recording. Auto Event Detection saves buffered footage from 15 seconds before an event through 30 seconds after it. Time Lapse records continuously at a low frame rate, while Low Bitrate recording keeps continuous footage in smaller files. The 24-hour parking modes require the HK4 hardwire cable, sold separately.
What to clarify
Can the front camera record at 1440p and 60fps with HDR enabled? No. The front camera’s 1440p 60fps option is not available while HDR is enabled, so choose the recording mode that best suits your driving conditions.
What does the GPS add to recorded footage? GPS provides location, speed, and time data that can be viewed during video playback in the VIOFO app or on a computer.
What is needed to use the parking modes? The camera offers Auto Event Detection, Time Lapse, and Low Bitrate modes. The HK4 hardwire cable is required for parking-mode use and is sold separately.
Buying verdict
Choose the A229 Plus when you want front-and-rear 1440p recording in one dash cam, with HDR, GPS playback data, and practical app and voice controls. Its parking options extend coverage beyond the drive, making it a useful fit for drivers who want a more complete record of both their route and a parked vehicle.